Gregory's Server@loke @aral I mean maybe this used to be true in an earlier form in English but all dictionaries nowadays say “people” is not just a singular noun for a people, but also the plural of person, and not just any plural but the more common plural, listed first. Sometimes words can both be the plural of another noun and a singular noun in their own right. Languages are allowed to be complicated.
@loke @aral to verify look up “person” in your favorite dictionary to see what it says the plural is🤓there’s two plurals! That’s also allowed!
And if you find yourself realizing you’re being an “actually guy” you should probably do a little research with actual reference materials rather than regurgitate stodgy talking points bc if you’re going to be an “actually” guy it pays to be right.
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